Triple Crown Talk : Rachel Alexandra

Rachel vs. Zenyatta? Dream On

jshandler — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:49:00 GMT

For a second consecutive year, the two most popular horses will likely not face one another......(read more)

Rachel Revisited - A Candid Interview With Hal Wiggins

jshandler — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:40:00 GMT

Rachel Alexandra's first trainer answers questions about his rollercoaster ride......(read more)

Poll - Who Will Prove to be the Season's Best 3-Year-Old?

jshandler — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:34:00 GMT

Rachel Alexandra may have the edge right now, but there is a long way to go......(read more)

Rachel's Absence Leaves a Void For Casual Fan

jshandler — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:02:00 GMT

Without the filly or a potential Triple Crown winner in the Belmont, the average fan probably won't watch......(read more)

One For the Ages

jshandler — Sun, 17 May 2009 04:48:00 GMT

Rachel Alexandra's Preakness win was truly a great day for racing......(read more)

Preakness Prediction - Rachel Beats the Boys

jshandler — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:05:00 GMT

She has a great chance to become the first filly since 1924 to win the second leg of the Triple Crown......(read more)

Rachel Alexandra Excluded From Preakness? It Could Happen

jshandler — Sun, 10 May 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Well, well, well. Judging by the more than 400 responses on the previous blog, there are very strong opinions regarding Rachel Alexandra. Based on the latest revelations, I cannot wait to see the new responses. Below is an excerpt from interviews done by HRTV with Pioneerof the Nile owner Ahmed Zayat and Mine That Bird co-owner Mark Allen. Basically, the gist of the interviews is that they each plan...(read more)

Mixed Emotions in Sale of Rachel Alexandra

jshandler — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:29:00 GMT

It's sad to know that Hal Wiggins loses the exceptional filly, but the good news is that she might run in the final two legs of Triple Crown......(read more)

Kentucky Derby Thoughts - One Day After

jshandler — Sun, 03 May 2009 15:25:00 GMT

Trying to make sense of one of the biggest upsets in Derby history? Look no further than Calvin Borel......(read more)

March 14 Derby Preps Could Be a Chalkfest

jshandler — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:08:00 GMT

Old Fashioned and Pioneerof the Nile face very weak fields......(read more)

Q & A With Rachel Alexandra Trainer Hal Wiggins

jshandler — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:40:00 GMT

Will it be the Derby or the Oaks for this talented filly? With all the buzz surrounding Rachel Alexandra's sparkling win in the Martha Washington Stakes at Oaklawn, I thought it would be a good idea to catch up with Hal Wiggins. Though the veteran trainer did not say his talented filly would be pointed towards a Derby run, he definitely left the door open....(read more)